Lawton: More female leaders needed

Report notes that improvements have been made

May 30, 2008

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While the state has made strides in improving the status of women in Wisconsin, more needs to be done to involve a greater percentage of women in workplace and community leadership positions to ensure the economic vitality of the state, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton said.

Lawton was in Green Bay on Thursday to unveil a mid-term report of her "Wisconsin Women = Prosperity" initiative that looked at where the state has made progress and where more work is needed.

One of the key areas for improvement, Lawton said, is the inclusion of more women in leadership roles, both at work and in the community. ...